Profile for New Harmony, Indiana, IN

New Harmony is on the Wabash River.

Established as a cooperative community by the Rappites, a sect that believed in celibacy and strict obedience to their leader, German native George Rapp. The group moved here from Pennsylvania in 1815.

Local festivals include:

• German Kunstfest - Sept. 15-16, 2007
• Wabash Heritage Paddle Fest - Aug. 4, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Harmonie State Park

New Harmony attractions: Labyrinth

Historic sites and museums: New Harmony State Historic Site

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Cemeteries (20)

Communities (9)

Hotels (1)

Libraries (1)

Parks (1)

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28% of New Harmony residents report German ancestry, and 10% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the New Harmony ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in New Harmony was $17,349, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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19% of New Harmony residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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New Harmony festival dates:

• German Kunstfest - Sept. 15-16, 2007
• Wabash Heritage Paddle Fest - Aug. 4, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Historic districts in New Harmony include New Harmony Historic District ... View historic districts

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Median rent in New Harmony, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $310.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $766.

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Posey County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our New Harmony political report.

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The average commute time for New Harmony workers is 21 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in New Harmony include New Harmony Inn.

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